Comparison

Aurora Forecast 极光预测 vs Thermometer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

Track aurora activity with detailed forecasts and maps for both hemispheres. Choose your observing site or explore preset locations globally. Understand forecast timing and local sky conditions for the best viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Aurora activity forecasts
  • Northern and southern hemisphere maps
  • Customizable observing site selection
  • 247 preset global locations
  • Local sky brightness check
  • English and Simplified Chinese language support
Features
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Explore aurora activity with forecasts for your observing site and maps of both hemispheres. Aurora Forecast uses NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center OVATION data to show short-term aurora model forecasts for specific locations, alongside northern and southern hemisphere images. CHOOSE YOUR OBSERVING SITE Select a preset city or enter the latitude and longitude of your actual observing location. Your chosen site has its own card for quick access. Coordinates stay on your device; the app downloads the global forecast grid and queries it locally. BROWSE 247 PRESET LOCATIONS Explore 6 city observing sites and 241 country or region representative points. Locations remain listed even when the model probability is zero. A representative point describes only that coordinate, not an entire country or region. UNDERSTAND FORECAST TIMING View observation and forecast validity times in your device's time zone. Probabilities are hidden when data expires or timestamps are invalid. The app attempts regular updates while the forecast page is visible and the app is active. You can also refresh manually. CHECK LOCAL SKY BRIGHTNESS See whether your observing site is in daylight, twilight or night at the forecast validity time, based on its coordinates and the sun's position. VIEW BOTH HEMISPHERES Browse separate northern and southern hemisphere aurora maps. Tap an image to open it and pinch to zoom. Refer to each image for its forecast time and color legend. ENGLISH AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE Follow your system language or choose English or Simplified Chinese from the in-app language menu. Your choice is saved and takes effect immediately. PLEASE NOTE Model probability is not your chance of seeing the aurora. Clouds, moonlight, light pollution and terrain are not assessed. A model value of 0% does not rule out distant aurora. Grid interpolation makes location queries smoother but does not improve the original model's resolution. Consider the local weather and actual sky conditions. Forecasts and images require an internet connection and update independently. Check their respective validity times. Data source: NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.

About

Thermometer

This app provides real-time temperature, humidity, and UV index readings for your current location. It offers detailed 10-day and 24-hour weather forecasts, including "feels like" temperature and fishing forecasts, with a clean, customizable design.

Highlights
  • Real-time temperature, humidity, UV index monitoring
  • 10-day and 24-hour weather forecasts
  • "Feels Like" temperature and precipitation data
  • Clothing advice and fishing forecasts
  • Clean design with multiple color themes
  • Saveable weather cards
Features
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A simple and practical thermometer and weather app that lets you check real-time temperature, humidity, UV index, weather conditions, and more for your current location. Stay informed about your surroundings and plan your daily activities and outdoor time with ease. Product Highlights - Get real-time feels-like temperature, precipitation, UV index, and other weather information. - Check useful lifestyle indices for sunset glow, clothing, fishing, and outdoor activities to better plan your day. - View 10-day forecasts and 24-hour hourly forecasts to stay ahead of changing weather conditions. - Enjoy a clean and elegant weather interface with multiple background themes, and save beautiful personalized weather cards with one tap. --- Privacy Policy:https://dabepbw3jb.feishu.cn/docx/ZAWodGvWZoLSl2xSQyrcGG66nwc User Agreement:https://dabepbw3jb.feishu.cn/docx/TZUCdiTwfowdaHxUdpGcCYFrnyf

Screenshots

Aurora Forecast 极光预测2 screens
Thermometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aurora Forecast 极光预测 and Thermometer both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Thermometer's written reviews are positive against 25% of Aurora Forecast 极光预测's. Aurora Forecast 极光预测's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thermometer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Aurora Forecast 极光预测 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aurora Forecast 极光预测 against 5.0 for Thermometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Aurora Forecast 极光预测's written reviews are positive against 85% of Thermometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 versus Thermometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora Forecast 极光预测Thermometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer富成 郑卫豪 吴

Customer experience

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Thermometer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Forecast 极光预测

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Thermometer

Subscriptions1
  • 连续按月订阅解锁更多卡片3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Aurora Forecast 极光预测 free?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thermometer free?
Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Thermometer?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 and Thermometer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Thermometer have ads?
Neither Aurora Forecast 极光预测 nor Thermometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 or Thermometer?
Aurora Forecast 极光预测 ships an update every 2 months, and Thermometer every 2 months. Most recently, Aurora Forecast 极光预测 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Thermometer on October 30, 2026.

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